The cost of being unreadable: Jidds’ biometric ordeal
By Fortune Mbonu For most candidates preparing for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination, biometric capture is an ordinary part of the registration...
Author : Osa Mbonu-Amadi
Bonny Island and the new dawn of Nigerian tourism
By Fortune Mbonu Nigeria’s tourism story may be entering a new chapter. From the historic waterways of the Niger Delta to the festivals, food, music...
Tourism: An effective tool for nation building
By Fortune Mbonu Tourism, as we know it, is often associated with holidays, beautiful landscapes, cultural festivals and memorable experiences. Yet beyond the excitement of...
Sam Amuka’s retirement @ 91: What owning your own business buys you that salary never will
By Fortune Mbonu Uncle Sam Amuka’s retirement handover at the launch of the book, titled “The Vanguard Chronology: 40 years of Nigeria’s leading tabloid,” recently...
Okpa and the hidden chemicals: Could our favourite foods be hurting kidneys?
By Fortune Mbonu One social-media thread about kidney disease set off an avalanche of confessions. People poured in to say they were living with failing...
Hotels as catalysts for tourism growth and destination development
By Mary Ann Ogbu Hotels are indispensable to the success of the tourism industry. Beyond providing accommodation, they serve as centres of hospitality, cultural exchange,...
The cultural treasures of Yorubaland: Preserving tradition through tourism
By Mary Ann Ogbu The Yoruba people, renowned for their history, language, artistry and hospitality, have preserved traditions that continue to attract visitors worldwide. Their...
Cultural and linguistic agencies, state ministries and bureaus of arts, culture and tourism across Nigerian states.
By Mary Ann Ogbu. Nigeria’s rich cultural and linguistic diversity is preserved through a network of federal and state institutions dedicated to promoting arts, culture,...
The colours and rhythms of Tiv culture: From A’nger to Swange
By Mary Ann Ogbu The Tiv people of Benue State possess a rich cultural heritage expressed through the Tiv language, traditional music, dance, storytelling, food...
The digital generation: Are today’s youth more connected or more distracted?
By Mary Ann Ogbu Scroll through any social media platform today and you are likely to find young people learning new skills, showcasing talents, building...
